•South
State Parkway, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a
suspicious vehicle was parked on the side of the road. Deputies were
able to locate the vehicle and advised the driver.

•Stony
Point Road, warrant arrest - Deputies arrested a juvenile offender
on two outstanding warrants. The warrants were from Town of Grand
Island and City of Tonawanda. The juvenile offender was transported
to the Erie County Holding Center.

Sunday,
Aug. 12

•Hazelwood
Lane, suspicious person - A complainant stated that two subjects in
masks were running through the neighborhood. Deputies located the
subjects, who were playing a prank on friends at a party. The
subjects were advised.

•Baseline
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that she heard
someone attempting to break into her residence. Deputies located the
subject, who was a family member that came home early from a friend's
house.

•Huth
Road, criminal mischief - A complainant stated that, sometime
during the night, someone threw eggs at his car. No damage was
reported.

•East
Park Road, reckless operation - A complainant stated a vehicle was
speeding through the neighborhood. Deputies located the vehicle and
advised the driver.

•Stony
Point Road, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was
coming from a residence in the area. Deputies located the source of
the music and advised the homeowner to turn the music down.

•Oakridge
Drive, suspicious person - A complainant stated that a younger male
subject was skateboarding through the neighborhood during the late
evening hours. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate
the subject.

•Town
Hall Terrace, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was
coming from an apartment in the complex. Deputies located the
apartment and advised the subjects to turn their television down.

•Baseline
Road, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a vehicle was
parked behind Sidway Elementary School late at night. Deputies
located two subjects with the vehicle and advised them. The subjects
left without incident. No damage was observed.

Monday,
Aug. 13

•Grand
Island Boulevard, drunk driving - Following a traffic stop and
subsequent investigation, deputies arrested a 32 -year-old woman from
Grand Island for driving while intoxicated and other traffic
violations. The woman refused to submit a sample of her breath for
chemical analysis. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to
Town of Grand Island Court and released to a sober third party.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, larceny - A complainant stated that while she was
working at a pharmacy her wallet was stolen. Patrol was able to
ascertain a possible suspect involved, and an investigation into the
manner is ongoing.

•Whitehaven
Road animal loose - A complainant stated a large dog was running
loose in the area. Deputies checked but were unable to locate the
dog. The dog control officer was notified.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, property found - An employee at a business stated
that a wallet was found in the parking lot. Deputies were able to
contact the owner, and the wallet was returned.

•East
River Road, youth activity - A complainant stated that youths were
seen jumping into the Niagara River from Fisherman's Landing.
Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the youths.

•Staley
Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that a couple
suspicious persons were in their driveway looking into vehicles.
Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate any subjects. No
larcenies or damage were reported.

•Woodlee
Lane, suspicious person - A complainant stated that someone was
knocking on her door late at night and then running away. Deputies
checked the area but were unable to locate any subjects.

•Broadway
youth activity - A complainant stated that youths were throwing
branches into the street late at night. Deputies located the youths,
who cleaned up the branches.

Tuesday,
Aug. 14

•Whitehaven
Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a
report of a two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were
reported.

•Town
Hall Terrace, drunk driving - Following a traffic stop and
subsequent investigation, deputies arrested a 47 -year-old woman from
Grand Island for driving while intoxicated. The woman submitted to a
chemical analysis of her breath and registered a .19 percent
blood-alcohol content (more than double the legal limit). She was
also charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated due to the
elevated readings. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to
Town of Grand Island Court and released to a sober third party.

•Pleasant
Trail Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that a
suspicious male was riding a bicycle in the neighborhood and appeared
to checking out houses. Deputies checked the area but were unable to
locate the subject.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, warrant arrest - Following an unrelated
complaint, deputies arrested a 31-year-old woman from Buffalo after a
check showed she had an outstanding arrest warrant issued in the City
of Buffalo. She was turned over to the custody of the Buffalo Police
Department.

Wednesday,
Aug. 15

•Long
Road, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was coming
from a residence in the neighborhood. Deputies checked but were
unable to locate any loud music in the area.

•Colonial
Drive East, all-terrain vehicle operation - A complainant stated
that an ATV was riding on private property and became stuck. Deputies
checked the area but were unable to locate the ATV.

•Baseline
Road, accident with injury - Deputies responded to a report of a
three-car motor vehicle accident. Multiple victims were transported
to local hospitals with serious injuries.

•East
River Road, property found - A complainant stated that he found a
wallet in the roadway. Deputies were unable to contact the owner and
are waiting for the wallet to be claimed.

•Alt
Boulevard, reckless operation - A complainant stated that a vehicle
was doing doughnuts in a parking lot and causing minor damage to some
property.

•Whitehaven
Road, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911
hang-up call. Deputies were able to make contact with the homeowner
and determined the call was a misdial.

•Ransom
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated a vehicle was
parked near an open window at Grand Island High School. Deputies
located the owner, who was a teacher at the school.

•East
River Road, suspicious vehicle - Deputies located a suspicious
vehicle parked underneath the South Grand Island Bridge near some
construction equipment. No subjects were around the vehicle and no
damage was observed.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, reckless operation - A complainant stated a
vehicle was driving erratically on Grand Island Boulevard. Deputies
checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

•Bedell
Road, ATV operation - A complainant stated that a dirt bike was
speeding through Veterans Park. Deputies checked the area but were
unable to determine who the operator was.

•East
River Road, reckless operation - A complainant stated a vehicle was
driving erratically on East River Road. Deputies checked the area but
were unable to locate the vehicle.

•Bedell
Road, ATV operation - A complainant stated a dirt bike was
operating in Veterans Park and damaging baseball diamonds. Deputies
checked the area but were unable to determine the operator of the
dirt bike.

•Buckhorn
State Park property found - A complainant stated that he found a
bicycle in the weeds in Buckhorn State Park. Deputies located the
bicycle and brought it to the Grand Island Substation to be claimed.

•Settlers
Row welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911 hang up
call. Deputies were able to make contact with the homeowner and
determined the call was a misdial.

•East
Park Road, youth activity - A complainant stated that youths in the
area threw an egg at her vehicle. No damage was observed.

The
Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 195 calls from Aug. 18 to
24. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.

Deputies
responded to 14 burglary false alarm calls during the dates of this
report.

Saturday,
Aug. 18

•East
River Road, larceny - A complainant stated that a known person was
stealing checks from his residence. Deputies investigation led to the
arrest of a juvenile offender for grand larceny in the fourth degree
(class E felony), petit larceny (a class A misdemeanor), forgery in
the third degree (a class A misdemeanor), and possession of a
hypodermic instrument (Class A misdemeanor). The 20-year-old juvenile
offender was transported to the Erie County Holding Center pending
arraignment in the Town of Grand Island Court.

•Pin
Oak Circle, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a
suspicious vehicle was abandoned on the street. Prior to deputies'
arrival, the vehicle's driver returned and left the area.

•Beaver
Lane, narcotics - Deputies' investigation into a larceny
complaint in the area led to the arrest of a 20-year-old juvenile
offender for possession of a hypodermic Instrument (a class A
misdemeanor). The juvenile offender was issued an appearance ticket
returnable to Town of Grand Island Court.

•Tracey
Lane, ATV operation - A complainant stated that subjects were
operating dirt bikes on the street and through private property.
Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the subjects.

•East
River Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that an
intoxicated male was seen getting into a vehicle and possibly going
to drive away. Deputies located the male, who was only retrieving
property from the vehicle.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, fight - Employees at an amusement park stated
that several subjects were fighting inside the amusement park.
Deputies located the subjects involved and escorted them from the
premises without incident. No injuries were reported.

•East
River Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a
report of a two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were
reported.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, youth activity - A complainant stated that
several youths were wandering around in the roadway. Deputies located
the youths, who were waiting for the bus, and advised them to stay
out of the street.

•Baseline
Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that two subjects
were jumping in and out of traffic. Deputies located the subjects and
advised them.

•First
Street, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was
coming from a residence late at night. Deputies located the source of
the music and advised the homeowner.

•River
Oaks Drive, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was
coming from a residence late at night. Deputies located the source of
the music and advised the homeowner.

Sunday,
Aug. 19

•Greenway
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that a neighbor
was shooting a BB gun in his yard and damaged the complainant's
residence. Deputies spoke to all parties involved and advised them.

•East
River Road, attempted break in - Deputies responded to a report of
an alarm ringing on East River Road. While en route, deputies
received a call from the homeowner who stated a male subject was
attempting to break into the residence through a window. The male
subject began to flee when the alarm sounded. Deputies checked the
area but were unable to locate the subject. Erie County Sheriff's
Office detectives and Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene. An
investigation into the matter is ongoing. The suspect is described as
a white male in his early 20s with dark-colored hair. If you feel you
have any information on the incident, you are encouraged to call the
Erie County Sheriff's Office 858-2903.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, animal complaint - A complainant stated that a
dog was inside of a parked vehicle and appeared to be in distress.
Deputies were able to locate the owner and determined the dog was in
good health.

•East
River Road, trespass - A complainant stated that three youths were
trespassing on his dock. Deputies located the youths and advised
them.

Monday,
Aug. 20

•Love
Road, fire investigation - Erie County Sheriff's detectives from
the Arson Investigation Unit assisted the Grand Island Fire Co. with
its investigation into a barn fire on Love Road. The cause of the
fire is yet to be determined.

•Fix
Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a
report of a two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were
reported.

•Marilyn
Drive, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911 hang
up call. Deputies spoke to the homeowner and determined the call was
a misdial.

•Long
Road, youth activity - A complainant stated that youths were
hanging out around the Metz Building. Deputies located the youths and
escorted them from the property without incident. No new damage was
observed.

•Huth
Road, suspicious person - Deputies located two subjects
longboarding late at night. The subjects were advised.

Tuesday,
Aug. 21

•Forest
Creek Lane, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was
coming from a residence late at night. Deputies located the source of
the music and advised the homeowner.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, suspicious vehicle - Deputies located a
suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the road late at night. The
driver appeared to be lost, so deputies assisted him in locating his
destination.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime
during the night, someone stole scrap metal from his property. An
investigation into the matter is ongoing.

•East
River Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that a
suspicious male was walking underneath the South Grand Island Bridge
with various items in his hands. Deputies located the subject, who
stated he was walking to the bus stop.

•Ransom
Road, larceny - A complainant stated that a known subject stole her
bicycle from Grand Island High School. Deputies located the subject,
who agreed to return the bicycle. The complainant did not wish to
pursue charges.

•Ransom
Road, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911
hang-up call. Deputies spoke to the homeowner and determined the call
was a misdial.

•Huth
Road, missing person - A complainant stated that his 6-year-old
grandchild went missing from a playground. Deputies and family
members were able to locate the child a short distance away. The
child had wandered away and was unharmed.

•Kirkwood
Drive, suspicious person - A complainant stated that two subjects
in a canoe were firing a pellet gun. Deputies checked the area but
were unable to locate the subjects who apparently entered back into
the Niagara River.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, hit-and-run accident - A complainant stated that
a vehicle struck a parked vehicle and caused substantial damage. The
suspect vehicle then fled the scene. Deputies checked the area but
were unable to locate the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

•Whitehaven
Road, accident with injury - Deputies responded to a report of a
two-car motor vehicle accident. Two occupants were transported to
local hospitals with seemingly not life-threatening injuries.

•Bedell
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that he heard a
female screaming on the bike path in the area of an apartment
complex. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate any
subjects.

•Schwegler
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that several
subjects were knocking on doors in the neighborhood and using
fireworks. Deputies checked the area and found several subjects
walking, but all denied any knowledge of the incident.

•Ferry
Road, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a vehicle had
been parked in a marina parking lot for approximately a week.
Deputies were able to locate the registered owner, who owned a boat
docked at the marina.

•Whitehaven
Road, burglary - Deputies responded to a report of a burglary
alarm. Upon arrival, deputies found a door that had seemingly been
pried open. As deputies were searching the building, they found two
subjects inside who fled when they saw patrol. As the subjects fled
out of a door, they were detained by another deputy who was posted on
the perimeter. Deputies charged 21-year-old Matthew Ludwig and
21-year-old Nicholas Muoyo, both of Grand Island, with burglary in
third degree (a class D felony), criminal mischief in the third
degree (a class E felony) and possession of burglar tools (a class A
misdemeanor). Both subjects were transported to the Town of Grand
Island Court for arraignment.

Thursday,
Aug. 23

•Bedell
Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that three
suspicious males walked out of the woods and through the parking lot
of an apartment complex. Deputies checked the area but were unable to
locate the subjects.

•Whitehaven
Road, accident with injury - Deputies responded to a report of a
two-car motor vehicle accident. One person was transported to a local
hospital with seemingly not life-threatening injuries.

•Spicer
Creek Run suspicious incident - A complainant stated that she heard
noises coming from a residence on Spicer Creek Run. Deputies were
able to contact the homeowner who was completing repairs on the home.

•Staley
Road, animal complaint - A complainant stated that three horses
were running around her property. Deputies located the owner of the
horses and advised him.

•Ransom
Road, criminal mischief - A complainant stated that, sometime
during the day, an unknown person or persons broke a window on her
vehicle.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, larceny - An employee at a restaurant stated an
unknown customer stole her cell phone sometime during business hours.
An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Friday,
Aug. 24

•East
River Road, residential burglary - A complainant stated sometime in
recent days, someone broke into her residence by forcing open a
window. At the time of the report, the complainant could not identify
anything missing. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

•Alvin
Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that two suspicious
males were looking into vehicles at a dealership while the business
was closed. Deputies located the subjects, who stated they were
looking to buy a vehicle. The subjects were advised to come back
during business hours.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, suspicious person - A complainant stated that a
male subject was sleeping on a picnic table near the Grand Island
Plaza. Deputies located the male and were able to contact a cab to
drive him home.